Management of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding based on the classification of capsule endoscopic bleeding findings

Digestive Endoscopy : Official Journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society
Mitsunori MaedaHideyuki Hiraishi

Abstract

Double-balloon endoscopy (DBE) and capsule endoscopy (CE) have been useful in managing obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB). However, DBE is invasive, complex and time-consuming, therefore indications should probably be selective. The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of the classification of the CE bleeding findings for determining the indications and timing of DBE in patients with OGIB. From February 2003 to January 2009, 123 patients with OGIB who underwent CE were included in this study. These CE findings were classified based on the bleeding source. Type CE-I, II, III, IV and 0 indicate active bleeding, previous bleeding, lesions without active bleeding, a lesion outside of the small bowel, and no findings, respectively. We compared diagnostic yield and outcome between the classification and the findings of DBE or enteroclysis. Comparisons of the positive findings rate with DBE or enteroclysis, the treatment rate and the rebleeding rate with the classification showed: CE-Ia, 100% (6/6), 50% (3/6), 33.3% (2/6); Ib, 66.7% (4/6), 0% (0/6), 16.7% (1/6); IIa, 33.3% (1/3), 33.3% (1/3), 33.3% (1/3); IIb, 53.8% (7/13),15.4% (2/13), 30.8% (4/13); III, 100% (84/84), 9.5% (8/84), 8.3% (7/84); IV, 100% (2/2), 50% (1...Continue Reading

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Jun 5, 2013·Digestive Endoscopy : Official Journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society·Mitsunori Maeda, Hideyuki Hiraishi
Jun 7, 2012·European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology·Anastasios KoulaouzidisJohn N Plevris

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